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Shirasawa Family History

Shirasawa Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hirayama, Shibata, Ishikawa, Nagasawa, Hirata, Srivastava, Arakawa

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Where is the Shirasawa family from?

You can see how Shirasawa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shirasawa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shirasawa family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shirasawa's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Shirasawa families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Shirasawa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shirasawa census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 137 immigration records available for the last name Shirasawa. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Shirasawa. For the veterans among your Shirasawa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shirasawa lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1996, in the United States, Shirasawa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Shirasawa in 1971 was 62, and 94 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shirasawa ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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